VAWA, the Violence Against Women Act was passed by the US Congress in 1994, the objective of the act was and is to protect non-US citizens from abuse. In the event the immigrant is subjected to domestic violence the law provides protection from the abuser by granting...
Not every crime involves the presence of a smoking gun. White collar crimes, for example, are criminal activities that are performed in business venues. Therefore, the crimes are generally committed for financial gain. Crimes of this nature involve the following:...
In Washington, personal injuries are classified by the event that caused them. The circumstances in which these injuries were produced define the liability of the defendant. They also dictate the type of monetary award that the victim receives. The following are the...
No matter where you live, suffering an injury can cause serious issues. It can affect your life in so many different ways. Whether you are in a car accident, are bitten by a dog or slip, fall and hurt yourself, the results may prevent you from working or even enjoying...
If borrowers miss a few car payments and their mailboxes are full of the lender's late notices, they may worry about what happens next. Borrowers at risk of vehicle repossession have certain options, of which many people are unaware. Here, readers can learn how a...
If you have been involved in some type of criminal activity such as fraud, driving under the influence, spousal abuse, or even murder, you deserve expert representation by a competent attorney. Even if you have been accused but are completely innocent, hiring an...
If a person is hurt because of someone else negligent behavior, they may be eligible to receive compensation for their pain, suffering, and expenses. However, before a victim accepts a settlement offer from the at-fault party, they should consider hiring a Personal...
In Pennsylvania, automobile accidents can lead to serious injuries and fatalities. These events often lead to hundreds of dollars in property damage and an arrest in some cases. These events can lead to personal injury claims as well as wrongful death lawsuits. The...
In Arizona, parents are awarded child custody based on the most appropriate environment for the child. They must provide a lovely home and refrain from creating hostility toward the other parent. In addition to these awards, the court must determine the value of child...
Most attorneys specialize in one or more areas of the law, so when you come to them, you can rest assured that they know the law well enough to help you. A good civil attorney works with numerous types of disputes and can be involved with cases that involve everything...